Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Quercus stellata
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
SALIX alba
Common Name
Post Oak
White Willow
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
White Willow
In German
Post oak
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Post oak
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Post oak
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Post Oak
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Post Oak
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
post Oak
wierzba biała
In Latin
Post quercu
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Fagaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Post Oak and White Willow
Season and care of Post Oak and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and White Willow Physical Information
Post Oak and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and White Willow are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and White Willow
Care of Post Oak and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.